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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, September 12, 2008
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    Pictures Without Words

    Photo sharing sites like Flickr are flourishing. So why isn’t photojournalism? Writer Alissa Quart on the rise of the amateur--and why she thinks photojournalism needs to be saved. Also: writer Sandra Tsing Loh, author of Mother on Fire: A True Motherf%#$@ Story About Parenting!, says yes to public school--and why she wishes Barack Obama would do the same.

Palin's First Interview

Last night, Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin had her first media interview with Charles Gibson from ABC World News. Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today, Susan Page, weighs in.

School of War

Scott Jaschik, the editor of Inside Higher Ed, and Robert McCaughey, professor of history at Barnard College and a former naval officer, talk about the history of ROTC programs on college campuses--and the status of ROTC at Columbia University.

When The Wheels Came Off

Alissa Quart, contributing editor to the Columbia Journalism Review , and author of Branded: The Buying And Selling Of Teenagers , discusses the future of photojournalism in the age of flickr.

Alissa Quart's recent Columbia Journalism Review column: "Flickring Out"

Economic Wrap-Up

Daniel Gross, columnist for Slate and Newsweek, forecasts a bleak future for banking giant Washington Mutual, and talks about other top stories in economic news.

FDIC website

Do The Right Thing

Sandra Tsing Loh, author of Mother on Fire: A True Motherf%#$@ Story About Parenting!, talks about her experiences in the Los Angeles public school system - and why it's turned her into an advocate for public schools.

Event: At noon on Sunday, September 14th, Sandra Tsing Loh will be speaking at the Brooklyn Book Festival.

Following Up: Is Hezbollah in Venezuela?

Joining us to discuss news that raised some eyebrows this week is Sebastian Rotella, a Madrid-based investigative correspondent for the Los Angeles Times.

9/8/08 Brian Lehrer Show segment that discusses Hezbollah and Venezuela
Read Sebastian Rotella's article about Hezbollah and Venezuela

30 Issues in 30 Days

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Once again, 30 Issues in 30 Days is taking on the election season by going beyond the horse race and examining the real issues that are at stake for the people of New York and New Jersey in the Mayoral and Gubernatorial contest. See the schedule and help craft the segments at the 30 Issues Wiki!

Michael Moore on Brian's 20th Anniversary

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Live from the Greene Space: Michael Moore talks about his new documentary, Capitalism: A Love Story and Brian celebrates the 20 year anniversary of The Brian Lehrer Show.

Uncommon Indicators

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The Brian Lehrer Show wants to hear how the economy is affecting the little things in your daily life. Share your stories and photos of the downturn.

Help us map abandoned lots, stalled construction and unsold condos.

Digesting Politics

Brian, Bob, and Andrea

WNYC's political team of Brian Lehrer, Bob Hennelly, and Andrea Bernstein talk politics and more over lunch each week. Hear the latest episode and subscribe to the podcast here!

Video Picks

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Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.